Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Tulsa, OK

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
452 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

ARZ029-OKZ076-231030-
Sebastian AR-Le Flore OK-
452 AM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SEBASTIAN AND NORTHEASTERN LE
FLORE COUNTIES THROUGH 530 AM CDT...

At 452 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near
Pocola, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Fort Smith...                     Poteau...
Greenwood...                      Barling...
Pocola...                         Lavaca...
Spiro...                          Arkoma...
Mansfield...                      Hackett...
Huntington...                     Bonanza...
Midland...                        Cameron...
Excelsior...                      Fort Smith Regional Airport...
Bloomer...                        Burnville...
Jenny Lind...                     Rock Island...

This includes Interstate 540 between mile markers 10 and 14.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3514 9414 3510 9414 3506 9425 3506 9423
      3502 9423 3508 9464 3529 9463 3531 9461
      3532 9456 3530 9454 3530 9450 3531 9448
      3533 9449 3536 9427 3535 9424 3537 9420
      3538 9411 3514 9411
TIME...MOT...LOC 0952Z 273DEG 25KT 3519 9447

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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